Food and Nutrients

Why do we eat protein?

• To keep us healthy

• To help us grow

• To give us energy

• To help us digest our food

You need ___________ and _____________

for ENERGY.

• Protein

• Vitamins and minerals

• Fats and carbohydrates

• fiber and food

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Which foods contains carbohydrates?

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What is the main nutrient in OLIVE OIL?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Fat

• Vitamins

Proteins are found in...

• meat, fish, eggs

• fruits and vegetables

• bread, potatoes, rice, pasta

Calcium ...

• is a very important protien

• makes up your bones and helps you grow

• provides your body with energy

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Your body gets vitamins, minerals and fibre from…

• fruits and vegetables

• meats, pulses, and fish

• sugar, oil, and butter

Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?

• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Water
• Minerals

How does calcium help our body?

• Builds muscle
• Helps eyesight
• Develops red blood cells
• Builds strong bones

You just had a hard work out and your muscles are sore. Which nutrient should you be trying to get to repair your muscles?

• carbohydrates
• fat
• water
• protein